Delphi World Money Limited announced that it will become the lead platform for consolidating and expanding Ebix Inc.’s global travel and hospitality businesses, marking a major transformation beyond its financial services roots.
Under the new strategy, Delphi will integrate forex services with travel and tourism offerings, including airline ticketing, curated holiday packages, MICE services, hotel bookings, car rentals, luxury experiences, and even the operation of a luxury tourist train. The move is designed to create a vertically unified travel ecosystem, modeled on globally successful integrated platforms.
As part of its first step, Delphi has acquired a substantial equity stake and management control in Ebix Travels Private Limited, which runs the online travel portal Via.com and manages services ranging from corporate travel to luxury trains like the Deccan Odyssey. The company said it may explore an eventual amalgamation of Ebix Travels into Delphi to unlock further synergies.
Delphi highlighted that its status as an RBI-authorized Category II Authorized Dealer provides a strong regulatory foundation to expand seamlessly into travel, blending foreign exchange expertise with digital travel services.
India’s travel and tourism sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% in the next five years, while the global travel market, valued at USD 9 trillion in 2025, is undergoing rapid digital transformation. Delphi said it aims to capitalize on this growth by scaling operations, investing in technology, and deepening customer engagement.
The company’s roadmap includes strengthening its stake in Ebix Travels, pursuing operational integration, and expanding its global presence in key regions like Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the US.
